CS Lewis’ classic Narnia series, starting with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (opens in a new window), explores themes of loyalty, good and evil, family ties and more though for more sophisticated readers (and viewers). Similar ideas can be found in magical books made to share with younger readers.
My Father’s Dragon (opens in a new window)
by Ruth Gannett
Join Elmer Elevator as he travels to an island to save a baby dragon using quite ordinary things in unexpected ways. Awarded a Newbery Honor, this quirky, satisfying fantasy makes a fine read aloud (as do others by Ruth Gannett).
Where the Wild Things Are (opens in a new window)
by Maurice Sendak
Max’s temper gets him sent to his room where he takes a journey to the land of the Wild Things. There he regains control but wants to return to where he is loved best of all and so travels back into the night to his very own room.
